HP Notebook Series Reference Guide

Add-On Devices
Reference Guide 5–3
To Connect an Audio Device
You can plug in an external microphone, external speakers, or
headphones.
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CAUTION: The headphone and line-in jacks are three-terminal stereo
jacks. They are not compatible with two-terminal mono plugs.
Connecting a mono plug into either of these jacks may damage the
notebook.
» Attach the audio cable to the corresponding audio port on the
notebook. Match your notebook to one of the following
illustrations and locate the audio ports on your notebook.
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When you plug a device into the headphone port, the built in
speakers automatically turn off.
1
External microphone connector (pink)
2
Audio out (headphones) connector (green)

HP Notebook Series Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Series	Notebook Series
Processor	Varies by model (e.g., Intel Core i3/i5/i7, AMD Ryzen)
RAM	Varies by model (e.g., 4GB, 8GB, 16GB)
Storage	Varies by model (e.g., 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD)
Display	14-inch to 17.3-inch HD or FHD (varies by model)
Operating System	Windows 10 or Windows 11 (varies by model)
Graphics	Integrated Intel or AMD Graphics or Discrete NVIDIA or AMD Graphics (varies by model)
Battery	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model